tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post3581858657674252425..comments2016-12-09T05:16:20.988-06:00Comments on Dr. Wes: New Innovation for Mitral RegurgitationDrWeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438019699222125477noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-34719626662028124212008-01-18T09:23:00.000-06:002008-01-18T09:23:00.000-06:00davida-More info: that sheath (or maybe a better w...davida-<BR/><BR/>More info: that sheath (or maybe a better word is "tube") is <B>50 Fr</B> (about 1 inch in diameter). Remember, though, this sheath is NOT in the vascular space.DrWeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438019699222125477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-70445451999212095972008-01-16T21:09:00.000-06:002008-01-16T21:09:00.000-06:00CardioNP-One of the interesting features is the tr...CardioNP-<BR/><BR/>One of the interesting features is the trocar assembly that enters the pericardial space without injuring the myocardium that also accommodates a guidewire. Early experience suggests this tool is quite effective and safe when tested in animals and cadavers.<BR/><BR/>davida-<BR/><BR/>I'll see if I can find out. The biggie's likely at least 24Fr...DrWeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438019699222125477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-69380176493194189122008-01-16T19:19:00.000-06:002008-01-16T19:19:00.000-06:00Incredible. What size sheaths are we talking about...Incredible. <BR/><BR/>What size sheaths are we talking about here?DavidAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17271631071542474451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-42586156147244531462008-01-16T18:56:00.000-06:002008-01-16T18:56:00.000-06:00Interesting.How easy is it to uneventfully enter t...Interesting.<BR/><BR/>How easy is it to uneventfully enter the pericardial space in someone who has a normal amount of pericardial fluid? <BR/><BR/>CardioNPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-73368265168024656372008-01-16T10:58:00.000-06:002008-01-16T10:58:00.000-06:00anony 07:55 - I think this is already being done i...anony 07:55 - <BR/><BR/>I think this is already being done in select cases experimentally - but there are significant differences in the implant technique (e.g., where to place the device - subxyphoid vs infraclavicular, or how to avoid the coronaries, for instance) that will require docs to gain a whole new set of skills that add to the anxiety "pucker factor" with this technique. Hence, will DrWeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438019699222125477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-26032658607222234562008-01-16T07:55:00.000-06:002008-01-16T07:55:00.000-06:00maybe they should work on an epicardial lead place...maybe they should work on an epicardial lead placement system as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com